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104 weeks
Face-to-face (blended learning available)
Full-time
Term 1 & Term 3

Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Canberra
Northcott Dr, Canberra, ACT 2600
Eligibility
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Career & Study Pathways
Common Questions
Students can choose from four key streams or combine areas of study: High Performance Technology, Housing, Urban Conditions, and Social Agency. These flexible pathways allow you to either specialise or explore multiple design directions based on your career goals.
The indicative 2026 fees are AUD $48,500 for the first year, with a total program cost of AUD $101,500.
The Master of Architecture is a 2-year full-time program, totalling 96 Units of Credit (UOC), and is offered commencing in Term 1 and Term 3.
The program is delivered at UNSW's Kensington campus in Sydney, NSW, Australia. The primary delivery mode is face-to-face, with blended learning also available.
UNSW is ranked among the Top 20 universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2026), offers strong industry partnerships and internship opportunities, provides access to advanced design and fabrication facilities, and students learn from leading architects and global practitioners, resulting in high graduate employability and industry recognition.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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